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Stacey was great!

5.0 stars

Posted by Ted June 16, 2016

Stacey was instrumental in getting my Parenting Plan worked out. She walked me through the process and help craft the plan that worked best for me and my son. Very knowledgeable, helpful, and knows how to get things done!

Stacey Smythe is the BEST lawyer, and wonderful person. Truely cares for her clients, and serves them well. Has never failed me!

5.0 stars

Posted by Jody Bickle June 7, 2016

Right from the first meeting I knew Stacey Smythe would be my forever lawyer. I hired her when my ex husband was threatening to take my kids, and everything from me in our divorce. Not only did my ex back off when she caught him in lies. He was scared of her. He agreed to almost everything I wanted. Eventually when our situations changed, and papers needed to be revised, Stacey made revisions a piece of cake. She is a bull dog, and gets the job you hired her for done. I have followed her to three locations. I have full custody of my two children, moved to a new city, with papers that are in the best interest of my children's well being. I am grateful for her every day.
I have recommended her to my family, clients and friends who have all hired her for her expertise, they too have been happy with her services for various legal needs. She is honest about what it will take to get what you need completed. Prices only went up for me when I had complications unforeseen due to the other parties actions.
Stacey even helped give her professional opinion to my sister in another state, and suggestions as to what she should do in her case. Might I add, on her personal time. I am so grateful for her advise. My sister said it helped her make some very important decisions.
Word of mouth goes a long way for me. Stacey was highly recommended to me 8 years ago, and it has been a pleasure working with her. I am proud to have Stacey Smythe continue to represent my family, my friends, my clients.
Honestly, I am thankful I was recommended to her. I look at my two children, and know their lives would be very different if I hadn't had her to represent us. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!!! You truly get what you pay for. Worth EVERY penny!

Unprofessional, unethical. AVOID THIS ATTORNEY

1.0 star

Anonymous review posted onMarch 31, 2016

I was referred to this attorney by a friend and met with her at her office. Before even seeing her face, the receptionist made me sign something that Ms. Smythe later used against me to charge me for the privilege of sitting in her office evaluating whether or not she was right for my case. She filed a Notice of Appearance w/out my consent (she then filed something to negate that filing and charged me for all of it) and later sent me ANOTHER CLIENTS DOCUMENTS accidentally which she apologized for. This is an unethical, unprofessional attorney and I filed a bar complaint against her unjust practices of requiring someone to agree to her fee before they even meet her. She has now taken that time she overcharged me for and is attempting to pursue me through a collection agency for an amount that has now been inflated further. Honestly, the family law bar needs to become more professional and stop these types of practices which are harmful to clients who are already in a difficult situation.

Stacey Lynne Smythe’s response:“There obviously was miscommunication between us and for that I apologize. I think it’s important to put this in context. I met with this client 3 years ago. The document my receptionist had her sign was a standard intake sheet, very similar to what any attorney or doctor would have you sign at your first appointment. The intake form asks the client to confirm that the client understands that they are financially responsible for appointments with the attorney and it has a signature line and date. I met with this client who engaged my services. The client then sent me several emails and documents to review and asked that I provide an opinion which I did. It is true that my paralegal sent a document by email that was intended for another client. The document was a court pleading and did not contain any sensitive material and it became part of the public record. I reduced the bill as a courtesy but this person has never paid me for the services I provided to her. Again, I accept responsibility for the miscommunication or misunderstanding.”

About me

Stacey Smythe has more than 24 years of legal experience focusing in Family Law, Estate planning and Probate. Stacey represents both men and women in all family law matters which include divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and estate planning. She will help you understand your rights and empower you to make the best decisions for yourself while protecting your best interests. Stacey is a child advocate and strives to pursue the goals of clients that will serve the best interest of their children.

Stacey is committed to open communication with clients and recognizes the need to keep clients fully informed throughout their case.

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I began working with Stacey earlier this year and have found her to be an exceptionally well qualified Estate Planner. No matter the complexity of the estate, or the unique wishes of a client, Stacey always delivers top notch service. I strongly endorse her.